Dave Chappelle announces two London dates
17/05/2019 … Dave Chappelle is to return to the UK next month, with two London gigs.
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CBS picks up Gina Yashere sitcom
British comic co-created Bob Hearts Abishola with Big Bang Theory's Chuck Lorre
16/05/2019 … America’s CBS network has picked up the sitcom co-created by British comic Gina Yashere and US comedy titan Chuck Lorre.
Leicester Square Not-So-New Comedian Of The Year 2019
16/05/2019 … Don’t mention the big O… Leicester Square’s Not-So-New Comedian Of The Year – a retort to all the new act competitions rewarding…
Jack Whitehall adds extra tour dates
Four more gig on his Stood Up tour
16/05/2019 … Jack Whitehall has added more dates to his forthcoming UK and Ireland arena tour, Stood Up.
Chabuddy G launches a Peanut Dust Burger
Finally, a use for all that product
16/05/2019 … Looks like Chabuddy G finally found a use for all that peanut dust.
© Stuart Hogben Katherine Ryan joins Latitude Festival
And Amusical is to launch as a podcast there
16/05/2019 … Katherine Ryan has been announced as the final comedy headliner for this year’s Latitude festival.
Jerry Springer opera finds its lead
Controversial show being revived after 13 years
16/05/2019 … Actor Michael Howe has been cast as Jerry Springer in the revival of Richard Thomas and Stewart Lee’s controversial opera about the US talk show host.
Who could be the new host of The News Quiz?
We look at some of the likely candidates to replace Miles Jupp
16/05/2019 … Yesterday, Radio 4 announced that Miles Jupp is to step down as host of The News Quiz at the end of the current series.